Brabenec says park improvements proceeding

Deerpark Town Supervisor Karl A. Brabenec announced this week that improvements are being made to Harriet Space Park, which is off Route 209 in Huguenot.

Deerpark Town Supervisor Karl A. Brabenec announced this week that improvements are being made to Harriet Space Park, which is off Route 209 in Huguenot.

Earlier this year, the Town Board authorized reserve park land money to construct a football/soccer field with an additional practice field, upgrades to the baseball fields, new movable bleachers and a concession stand.

"The concession stand is almost complete and one of the fields will be ready for use during the fall football/soccer season," Brabenec said.

Many local youth sports organizations have been without a home in Deerpark for years, although there is a large contingent of residents who participate, Brabenec said. These improvements will allow them to return to the town and possibly expand their programs.

Brabenec said the improvement effort was the idea of two Town Board members, David M. Hoovler and Gary Spears.

Hoovler thanked board members, local businesses, and local families for their donations, in-kind services and labor that have helped to make the project possible. A park rededication ceremony will be planned soon, Brabenec said.